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le pompier
firefighter
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How do you say pompier in French?
How do you pronounce pompier in French?
pompier is pronounced /lə pɔ̃pje/ in French.
Example sentences
Le pompier courageux a sauvé la famille de l'incendie.
The brave firefighter (male) saved the family from the fire.
Ce jeune pompier français est très compétent dans son travail.
This young French firefighter (male) is very competent in his work.
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Why is it masculine?
Pompier is masculine because it is a standard French occupational noun. In French, most occupational nouns referring to professions are masculine by default, regardless of the gender of the person performing the job. The word "pompier" comes from the French verb "pomper" (to pump), referring to firefighters who operate water pumps. As a masculine occupational noun, it follows the standard gender convention for French professions.
What is the French word for firefighter?
The French word for firefighter is le pompier — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spanish | bombero | el | masculine |
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